REVIEW: Beyond Van Gogh 3D Immersive Experience

The 3D immersive experiences are likely the museums of the future.  One of these presentations that is currently found throughout the US is Beyond Van Gogh.  It combines advanced projection technology, animation, music and public domain artwork to create a 44 minute immersive presentation.   It’s pretty cool.   A similar exhibition showing Monet’s art is similarly … Read more

COOL TIP: Visible Cellular Unlimited Data Plan – Pros & Cons

Visible is a very competitive MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) service plan that is owned by and runs on Verizon Wireless’ network.  The Visible Unlimited Plan is pretty bare-bones—you get unlimited talk, text, and data for anywhere between $25-$40.  Party Pay, which is similar to Verizon’s family plans however, each line has their own account … Read more

COOL TIP: A Little-Known, Low-Cost Way to Access Over-The-Air TV

If you enjoy watching over-the-air TV  (CBS, ABC, NBC, PBS) but a digital antenna doesn’t really work for you,  you may have a streaming option.   Check out Locast.  Locast streams network shows and sports programs through a free app . The app allows consumers to get network television streams without a cable or satellite plan.   Locast … Read more

COOL TIP: Californian Can Protect Their Privacy in 2020

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) passed the California legislature in 2019 and the new law goes into effect on January 1, 2020. This groundbreaking law creates four basic rights for consumers: the right to know what information covered companies have about them, the right to request that information be deleted, the right to opt out … Read more

COOL TIPS: PV Sings Here Comes the Sun

Increasing numbers of homeowners are installing photovoltaic (PV) arrays on their roofs in order to produce some or all of their own electricity.   The costs of solar power have dropped sufficiently that complete paybacks of this investment are dropping to as low as five years and, on average, about 7-8 years.  In another article, we … Read more